The mythology of the iris dates back to Ancient Greece — the goddess Iris personified the rainbow and acted as the link between heaven and earth. Irises are among the most beloved and easy to grow ...

“Those who have time for drama are not gardening enough.” Maybe it is because Iris was my mom’s name that it’s been a goal to create an iris garden in honor of her. Maybe it’s because the flower has ...

Bearded irises have come a long way from the simple Iris pallida fondly called “Grandma’s flags” and grown in so many gardens many decades ago. Named for the Goddess of the Rainbow in Greek mythology, ...

FARGO — Did you hear about the gardener who mistakenly called Sunnyside Cemetery instead of Sunnyside Garden Center? When the gardener asked how deep to plant iris, the old undertaker who answered ...

Old names have certainly circled back into popularity, and according to recent lists, garden-related names are back in style, too, like Violet, Dahlia, Ivy, Lily, Rose and Daisy. I guess no one wants ...

FAIRBANKS — From a distance, the irises blooming at Jack Finch’s home are green with bright touches of violet, white, pink and yellow. Looking closer, Finch points out finer details. The more exotic ...

Like musicians, storytellers and craftspeople, gardeners learn best by watching and listening to masters who have come before. So when Ryan Grisso shows off his Pacific Coast native iris hybrids, he ...

Follow these tips to grow bearded irises and grace your garden with long-lasting, colorful flowers. Reviewed by David ...